Etymology

dana

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Today it means: The virtue of generosity or giving, a form of alms, in Indian philosophy. Full definition →

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dana · noun1

Transliteration of Sanskrit दान (dāna) or Pali dāna.

Dana · proper noun2

Of uncertain origin. Possibly from Dawnay, or else an altered form of Dan or Daniel.

Dana · proper noun3

Transliterations from various languages.

Dana · proper noun4

  1. Polish · borrowed fromDana
  2. Polish · borrowed fromDana
  3. English todayDana

Borrowed from Polish Dana.

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